Actos targets the three main PPAR receptors: Alpha, Gamma and Deltam, which help patients better utilize their own insulin. Because of the medicine's interaction with the receptors, it can cause cells to mutate, especially along the urinary tract as it’s passed out of the body. When the mutated cells replicate, they cause cancerous tumors in the bladder. Hence, the foreign agent, Actos can increase the risk of bladder cancer.Read More

Regardless of where you live, if you have taken a diabetes medication listed above and are suffering from drug-related health problems, email or call our law firm at 1-888-980-RFXM(7396). Arrange a consultation to discuss your situation with a product liability attorney and find out if you have grounds for a lawsuit. There is never a fee for our services unless we recover damages on your behalf.Read More

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Health Risks Linked to Actos, Januvia, Janumet, Byetta and Victoza

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings regarding the type 2 diabetes drugs, Januvia, Janumet, Byetta and Victoza, expressing concerns that use may be tied to pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer and/or bladder cancer, as well as severe pancreatitis.

Have You Developed Health Problems after Using a Diabetes Drug?

At the law firm of Rudolph F. X. Migliore P.C., we are currently reviewing claims on behalf of individuals who have taken the following pharmaceutical products for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus:

Actos

Januvia®/Janumet®

Byetta®

Victoza®

Personal injury actions are being evaluated based on the following types of injuries or health complications:

Kidney failure or kidney problems

Pancreatic health issues, including severe pancreatitis

Pancreatic cancer

Thyroid cancer

Bladder cancer

If you have used one of the following products to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus, you may have a claim to seek compensation for injuries:

Sitagliptin, sold under the trade name Januvia®, marketed by Merck & Co

Janumet®, a combination of Januvia® and metformin

Exenatide, marketed under the product names Byetta® or Bydureon® by Amylin Pharmaceuticals

Liraglutide, sold under the trade name Victoza® by Novo Nordisk

Find Out if You Have Grounds for a Lawsuit

If your doctor prescribed one of the prescription drugs above and you or someone you love has developed bladder, thyroid or pancreatic complications, including cancer, you may be entitled to a monetary award. Call today. To preserve your legal rights, you must file a claim within the time specified by the statute of limitation. Our product liability lawyers will help you determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit and recommend a course of action.

Contact an Experienced Product Liability Attorney

At the New York law office of Rudolph F. X. Migliore, more than 35 years of experience gives us the knowledge to tackle complicated product liability cases for our clients and help them obtain compensation for their injuries. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact our office online or call us toll free at 1-888-980-RFXM (7396).